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For self defense of course.

As long as it doesn't meet one of these...
(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stilletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.

or this...
(11) "Switchblade knife" means any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath, and that:
(A) opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle; or
(B) opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force.

I think you should be fine

I carried one throughout my college carrier. I would however ask you whether or not you would ever conceive of using a knife to protect yourself? Have you ever really thought about an event where you may have to kill your assailant? A knife is a very... intimate... method and has been known to permanently scar(mentally) people for life who have used one to protect themselves. You will be looking into your attacker's eyes as he dies. That can convince many that a knife is a bad choice. If you feel comfortable with this, then do what you have to do. I would recommend some good OC as a first step to try to ward off any need for the next step.

I didn't mean for that to be a downer. But we all need a mental check from time to time when making such decisions. I personally do not carry a knife for self defense. I carry it because I find myself using it all the time and it has become an irreplaceable tool.

I have considered carrying a knife for times when my gun is not allowed somewhere.
I considered OC for awhile, but chances are, it would aggravate the asthma more than bring down an attacker.
I would love training on the kubotan, but can't seem to find it. I've checked online. Nothing in the area.

I carry a knife for utility and self-defense purposes. It works well for me.

FWIW, some colleges have "No Weapons" signs posted on them, and specifically depict knives. Depending on the school's policies knives may or may not violate policies.

FWIW, I am a higher education IT manager-type, and I carry a CRKT folder every day I go to work. So do some of my co-workers.

I like to carry a combo (knife/OC) when I can't carry my gun.

I don't know of any special knife laws with University/Colleges in Texas, but the institutions do tend to have policies on such things. As such I'd be discreet.

Venus Pax wrote:I have considered carrying a knife for times when my gun is not allowed somewhere.
I considered OC for awhile, but chances are, it would aggravate the asthma more than bring down an attacker.
I would love training on the kubotan, but can't seem to find it. I've checked online. Nothing in the area.

VP,

I don't know of anyone in your area that teaches Kubotan to civilians, but we can put together 1-2 day seminars on just about anything you like. This assumes that all students are of good repute (CHL), or that we know them personally.

We can do Kubotan, Yawara stick, Escima stick, Cane/Walking stick, Fixed blade knives, Folding knives, Karambit, etc....or just plain old empty hands (you always have your hands with you).

Also, with a folding knife (4" or longer closed) you have a very effective striking tool, you don't always have to cut.

Seminars do not take the place of regular training spread out over a longer period of time, but...you would be surprised what you can learn in a day or two with a good instructor.

I hope to see a few of our members take advantage of the upcoming Edged Weapons Seminar in January.

Flint.

here's an interesting take on the whole knife thing:

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/knifefighting.html

short version: the knife's role in self defense is much smaller than many people think. This guy's analysis of the subject seems to make a lot of sense to me. That being said, I am still interested in the seminar that flintknapper is helping to set up.

yerasimos wrote:here's an interesting take on the whole knife thing:

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/knifefighting.html

short version: the knife's role in self defense is much smaller than many people think. This guy's analysis of the subject seems to make a lot of sense to me. That being said, I am still interested in the seminar that flintknapper is helping to set up.

You won't find anything "conflicting" in what we teach. We are realists concerning what does and doesn't work, and strive to train each individual according to their abilities.

One thing is certain , if you ever face someone wielding a knife, you'll be darn glad you practiced/learned something about what "might" happen, versus "Oh man! I've never done this before".

A knife...like any other tool, is something you hope to never use. If you are forced to however, you'll be glad you had some basics.

I hope we have a good crowd, and we will let each person decide if it was profitable for them.


Flint.

What weekend in January, and in what city?

Venus Pax wrote:What weekend in January, and in what city?

Second Sunday this January in Nacogdoches, TX. (about a 2 hr. drive for you Houston area folk, 3 from Dallas). I will be posting more about the seminar in a few days.

For information already posted here, see the "sticky" Edged Weapons Seminar.

I am putting together an affordable one day seminar for anyone interested in learning some basic knife offense/defense and firearms take-aways and retention. Basic empty hands principles will be touched on as well.

flintknapper wrote: A knife...like any other tool, is something you hope to never use.

I agree. My hammer is scary and in my hands, its almost deadly. My thumbs almost completely recede into my hands when I pick it up. I hope I never have to use it again.


Sorry, couldn't help it

wont wont waaaaaah

Boma wrote:For self defense of course.

It was never an issue for me when I attended school and worked at UH-Downtown. There were a couple times eye got wide-eyed looks from people while opening boxes and stuff. But I handled a lot of support in the police department, president's office and other high profile places in the University. For all the time I spent in those offices, no one ever said a word about any of the knives I carried. Even when they were big folders.

I graduated from UH-Downtown in Dec. of 04! When did you go to school/work there montgomery? What a concidence.

I work in the security office of a University. We don't worry about folding knives including small lockblades. The only things that get our attention are switchblades, butterfly knives and hunting knives, those are immediately confiscated.